The Boy and the Heron

The legend of Japanese animation Hayao Miyazaki returns after a ten-year absence with a breathtaking film that will carry you into a colourful world of fantasy and mystery.

Kimitachi wa Dou Ikiru ka
Japan 2023
  • Czech
125 min.
Přístupný
  • This film is available until 6. 10. 2024 in these territories: Czechia, Slovakia.
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About

A teenage boy, Mahito, moves to a mansion far away from hectic Tokyo. In his new home, he meets a peculiar talking heron who entices him to explore a mysterious abandoned tower. There, Mahito discovers a magical world ruled by a mysterious old man. On his journey of discovery, he meets the brave girl Himi, an army of parrots and the cute creatures of Warawara. In his latest film, animation master Hayao Miyazaki (My Neighbour Totoro, Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke) once again ventures beyond fantasy and dreams to deliver the most anticipated animated film of recent years.

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Credits
Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Screenplay: Hayao Miyazaki
Cinematography: Atsushi Okui
Music: Joe Hisaishi
Sound: Kôji Kasamatsu
Editing: Rie Matsubara, Takeshi Seyama, Akane Shiraishi
Producer: Toshio Suzuki
Co-production: Yoshiaki Nishimura
Cast: Soma Santoki, Masaki Suda, Kô Shibasaki, Aimyon, Yoshino Kimura, Takuya Kimura, Keiko Takeshita, Jun Fubuki, Sawako Agawa, Karen Takizawa
Awards

Academy Awards

2024 – Hayao Miyazaki, Toshio Suzuki (Best Animated Feature Film)

Golden Globes

2024 – Nejlepší animovaný film

BAFTA Awards

2024 – Hayao Miyazaki, Toshio Suzuki (Best Animated Feature Film)

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  • This film is available until 6. 10. 2024 in these territories: Czechia, Slovakia.